Abstract:in the ED led to change in management in 39 (31%) patients. Ten (8%) patients underwent surgery or drainage, and 16 (13%) patients underwent ERCP. Of patients who received an intervention, the mean age was 62 (SD 16) compared with those with no intervention, mean age 52 (SD 17). This difference was significant for both ERCP (p¼0.06) and surgery/drainage (p¼0.04). There was no significant difference found in the lab values, initial vital signs and sex between the two groups.Conclusions: In clinical practice at … Show more
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